Air Fryer Lemon Dill Crab Cakes
Air Fryer Lemon Dill Crab Cakes
These crab cakes are light, flavorful, and perfectly crispy, thanks to the air fryer. Enjoy the fresh blend of lemon and dill with tender crab meat.
Servings: 4 | Cook Time: 12 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 27 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare Mixture: In a large bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, lemon juice, mustard, dill, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Form Crab Cakes: Shape the mixture into 8 even-sized patties, about 1 inch thick.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 375°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
- Cook Crab Cakes: Place crab cakes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, cook for 6 minutes.
- Flip and Continue: Carefully flip the crab cakes and cook for an additional 6 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from air fryer and serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.
Tips
- Use fresh dill for the best flavor.
- Ensure crab cakes are not overcrowded in the air fryer for even cooking.
- If crab cakes are too wet, add more breadcrumbs to help them bind.
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